Woburn service dog reunited with owner

A missing rescue dog has been located in Woburn, and is back with his owner.

A good Samaritan found the dog and notified Woburn police, according to GateHouse Media News partner, WCVB Channel 5.

Sam, 3-year-old Ridgeback/hound mix service dog, went missing Nov. 9 after running away from his owner, Chuck Colacchio of Woburn, a Green Beret and a Vietnam War veteran. Fliers were posted throughout the area in an effort to seek clues on Sam's whereabouts.

The reunion took place Nov. 17.

Sam is reported as being in apparent good health; his owners thanks volunteers at Missing Dogs Massachusetts for their efforts.

Missing Dogs Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization based in Peabody, which works to reunite missing dogs with their families.

The organization also reported the good news on its Facebook page.

WCVB Channel 5 interviewed Colacchio when Sam first went missing. Colacchio said something apparently spooked Sam while the two were out for a walk, prompting the dog to run away.